Vocabulary Entry

solute

|noun • verb

noun

A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

Example Sentences

"Salt is a common solute in seawater."

"Sugar is often used as a solute when making sweet drinks."

"In chemistry class, we learned about solutes and solvents."

verb

Example Sentences

"You need to solute the powder in warm water for it to mix properly."

"The scientist will solute the chemicals in a controlled environment."

"To make the solution, he will solute the salt into the liquid."